dondoboy Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 "He took part in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 "You know, I used to think it was awful that life was so unfair. Then I thought, wouldn't it be much worse if life were fair and all the terrible things that happen to us come because we actually deserve them. So now I take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe." J. Michael Straczynski I suddenly feel so much less embarassed about owning all of his comic books. Truly brilliant words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVVJux_dnps...feature=related Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 "He took part in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bhickman Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Listening to Bigger Than Blue now. "Cajun Angel" is a song I re-discovered earlier this year on a trip to the south. It's a beautiful tune. But then, Jay knew how to make any tune beautiful. The adjectives don't quite work--who is the darker foil on Summerteeth, for instance? if anything, Jay lightened up Summerteeth's darkness, so NYTimes' bit there isn't quite accurate. But hey - at least he's being discussed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 The adjectives don't quite work--who is the darker foil on Summerteeth, for instance?Yeah, maybe that's backwards. You're right. It sounded nice though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsNowhere Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVVJux_dnps...feature=related Beautiful. I still can't believe this is real, how we can lose someone like that. I guess it was just his time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 They have the announcement on the Yahoo homepage now. Good to see it rated that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 This is just so sad. What a loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 It's on the "latest news" section of the home page of CNN.com right now. Feels weird that something like this is what gets them on something like that. ed: link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raindog Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Really sad news. People die all the time who wasted their lives and made no sort of contribution to society or the arts, so when someone like Jay passes on who was so creative and had such a positive effect on people's lives, it just makes it all the more tragic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 if anything, Jay lightened up Summerteeth's darknessThat's how I've always looked at it. A prime example to me is "ELT" - some really horrifying dark lyrics surrounded by these beautiful, sunny, twangy guitars and an absolutely gorgeous synth melody. I would think both Jeff and Jay shared a love of old bluegrass - think of those murder ballads and how the words would be juxtaposed with these pretty, instantly 'hummable' melodies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Just got back from a weekend of moving stuff and read this thread. Jay's voice never did it for, but his ear for production, chord progressions, and interesting arrangements was absolutely superb. Many (if not most) of my favorite Wilco songs are from Jay's time in the band, and for as much as I love the new lineup Being There, Summerteeth, and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot were the Wilco albums that defined the band for me and still hold a very dear place in my heart. It's tragic that Jay died at his age, as I'm sure there was plenty of great music left in him and plenty of younger artists he could have helped to record, guide, and develop through his own studio. It's doubly tragic that his death had been preceded with pain (hip issues) and tumult (the lawsuit) but while he may be gone his work is still there, and in the end that's a pretty awesome legacy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 You know, in some future world, I kind of hoped if I ever got somewhere with whatever music I was doing I could get Jay Bennett to produce something of mine. But now that dream is gone, I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hey everybody, Don't mean to cross-post but I want to let folks know I'm offering freebies via The DVD Project for any folks who want some Wilco videos with Jay. Check out the thread here, in the Reflecting forum. Lauren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mollyegan Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm in my classroom working on the holiday and a co-worker just walked in to ask me if I had heard this news. I am shocked. I was just listening to the Summerteeth Demos this morning. I echo those who have expressed condolences for his family and gratitude for his contributions to music. In pace requiescat, Jay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 You know, in some future world, I kind of hoped if I ever got somewhere with whatever music I was doing I could get Jay Bennett to produce something of mine. But now that dream is gone, I guess. ohwell.gif me too. i really wanted to meet him and talk music. maybe record at pieholden, haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunnright00 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Listening to Summerteeth, YHF and Being there all day today. Over and over.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedy Bird Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'd just like to add my shock and grief and express my sincere condolences to all the people Jay Bennett touched with his music. I'm so saddened by this news. In Blackwater Woods Look, the treesare turningtheir own bodiesinto pillars of light,are giving off the richfragrance of cinnamonand fulfillment, the long tapersof cattailsare bursting and floating away overthe blue shoulders of the ponds,and every pond,no matter what itsname is, is nameless now.Every yeareverythingI have ever learned in my lifetimeleads back to this: the firesand the black river of losswhose other side is salvation,whose meaningnone of us will ever know.To live in this world you must be ableto do three things:to love what is mortal;to hold it against your bones knowingyour own life depends on it;and, when the time comes to let it go,to let it go. - Mary Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pianoblood Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Jay's music, spirit, love, energy and legacy will not only live forever, but will grow with time. He has influenced more people and musicians than he ever knew (myself included). I only hope he knows now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gewee Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 It wa shocking to read the obit this morning in the Sun Times. Cherish each day. They pass quickly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lonelystranger137 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sad news. He will be missed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Wow - what a lousy way to end an otherwise great mini-vacation. My thoughts go out to Jay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thanks, Been there many times but missed this one. Just downloaded it.......This is an absolutely great show.......Jay will be missed. Woah, my brain cut out....that was not my first Wilco show, which was several years earlier, but still a great night. It's such a shame that it takes a tragedy to get someone the attention they always deserved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
intodeep Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 This is sad. Thankfully we still have the wonderful music he made, but sadly that is small in the scheme of things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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